California’s Tomato Powerhouse Balances Efficiency and Sustainability Los Gatos Tomato Products has been a quiet leader in California’s tomato processing industry for over 30 years. Owned by four multi-generational farming …
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
Historic Trade Agreement Reduces Tariffs and Unlocks Market Access The United States and Japan have reached a significant new trade agreement, described by President Donald Trump as “the largest trade …
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute Takes a Toll on Spirits Industry A new economic analysis by Spirits Canada has revealed dramatic sales declines in both imported and domestic spirits following a retaliatory …
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
Tariff on Mexican Tomatoes Raises Alarms Across Agriculture Sector The recent termination of the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) has triggered a 17.09% anti-dumping tariff on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico. …
South African Growers Urge Tariff Relief for Citrus Exports to U.S.
Tariff Increase Sparks Concerns for South African Citrus Industry South Africa’s Citrus Growers Association is sounding the alarm over newly imposed U.S. tariffs that threaten the viability of their exports …
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Beef Brazilian meat exporters are reassessing their shipment plans to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian …
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Legacy and Innovation in Kern County Farming A Family Legacy Rooted in California Soil Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman, …
California Table Grape Season Off to a Strong Start
Ian LeMay Discusses California Table Grape Quality, Trade Challenges, and Global Growth California table grapes are in peak season, and according to Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California …
U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Boosts Agriculture and Energy Exports
New U.S.-Indonesia Trade Agreement Opens Doors for American Agriculture President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in strengthening economic ties between the …
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Delays in U.S. Nut Shipments to India Amid Pending Trade Deal A growing cloud of uncertainty over a proposed trade agreement between the United States and India is causing significant …
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
U.S. Imposes 17% Duty After Talks Break Down The U.S. government has officially implemented a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico after negotiations to prevent the tariff …
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
A newly announced 30% tariff on South African citrus exports to the United States, set to take effect August 1, has drawn sharp backlash from agricultural stakeholders and trade experts. …
California Fresh Fruit Industry Faces Crisis
A Voice for California’s Fruit Growers Daniel Hartwig, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joined AgNet West’s “The Ag Meter” to discuss the state of agriculture in California. Representing …
Tariffs and Oversupply Strain California Walnut Growers
Robert Verloop, Executive Director and CEO of both the California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC), is sounding the alarm over the mounting challenges facing California’s walnut …